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Maine’s Sen. Collins signals a likely ‘no’ vote on raising minimum wage

by The Associated Press April 29, 2014

The Senate is expected to vote Wednesday on the measure, which would gradually raise today’s $7.25 hourly minimum to $10.10 over 30 months.

by Kevin Miller April 16, 2014

The organization’s fundraising messages will feature the Democratic candidate who is challenging Sen. Susan Collins.

by Eric Russell April 10, 2014

But the independent Maine senator says he’ll decide after the elections based on what’s best for his state.

by Kevin Miller April 2, 2014

The senators’ support appears likely to have tipped the balance in favor of disclosure.

by The Associated Press March 20, 2014

He says ‘we could always use’ some moderate Republicans in other parts of the country.

by The Associated Press March 6, 2014

A campaign official says Collins’ ability to collect signatures in all 16 counties was an early test of her field organization.

The bill would expand services and includes a provision named for Maine veteran Ruth Moore.

Opposition to domestic spying appeals to a range of congressional hopefuls, from progressives to tea partiers.

The document has been described as a scathing indictment of the CIA’s use of ‘enhanced interrogation’ techniques.

The Democrat challenging Republican Susan Collins supports legalization and regulation of marijuana.